Dallas: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Memorial Day Celebrations
Memorial Day was established in 1971 to honor our veterans. Each year we celebrate with barbecues and picnics, concerts and parades. Around Dallas, we have runs, symphonies, historic airplanes, and an all-out festival at the Dallas Arboretum. Memorial Day is on Monday, May 26 in 2008.
Memorial Day was established in 1971 to honor our veterans. Each year we celebrate with barbecues and picnics, concerts and parades. Around Dallas, we have runs, symphonies, historic airplanes, and an all-out festival at the Dallas Arboretum. Memorial Day is on Monday, May 26 in 2008.
Dallas ISD
The Dallas Independent School District is the second largest school district in Texas after Houston ISD and the twelfth largest in the nation with over 160,000 students. It serves the cities of Dallas, Addison, Balch Springs, Carrollton, Desoto, Duncanville, Ferris, Garland, Grand Prairie, Hutchins, Lancaster, Mesquite, Seagoville, and Wilmer with thirty-four high schools, thirty-seven middle schools, and 159 elementary schools.
The Dallas Independent School District is the second largest school district in Texas after Houston ISD and the twelfth largest in the nation with over 160,000 students. It serves the cities of Dallas, Addison, Balch Springs, Carrollton, Desoto, Duncanville, Ferris, Garland, Grand Prairie, Hutchins, Lancaster, Mesquite, Seagoville, and Wilmer with thirty-four high schools, thirty-seven middle schools, and 159 elementary schools.
Summer Concert Series
Dallas and Fort Worth have a wide selection of concerts this summer. Some are free and some cost a little.
Dallas and Fort Worth have a wide selection of concerts this summer. Some are free and some cost a little.
VW Bus
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Grapevine Mills Mall
Grapevine Mills Mall is a huge mall in Grapevine, just north of DFW airport. Organized activities for kids and a MallWalkers program are offered. A skatepark, mini-golf, and the Rainforest Cafe keep shoppers entertained.
Grapevine Mills Mall is a huge mall in Grapevine, just north of DFW airport. Organized activities for kids and a MallWalkers program are offered. A skatepark, mini-golf, and the Rainforest Cafe keep shoppers entertained.
Calculate Local Sales Tax
Calculate your local sales tax rate, including state sales tax and city and local sales and use taxes.
Calculate your local sales tax rate, including state sales tax and city and local sales and use taxes.
House of Blues in Dallas
Dallas's very own House of Blues is located in the historic White Swan building in Victory Park, just across Woodall Rodgers Freeway from the West End. This incredible venue hosts shows by some of music's finest talents while serving excellent Southern food.
Dallas's very own House of Blues is located in the historic White Swan building in Victory Park, just across Woodall Rodgers Freeway from the West End. This incredible venue hosts shows by some of music's finest talents while serving excellent Southern food.
Queen Anne's Lace
Queen Anne's Lace (daucus carota) is another one of those flowers that all the butterflies seem to love. A native of Europe and southwest Asia, Queen Anne's Lace has naturalized all over the United States. It usually blooms in the spring in Texas, although in a wet summer, it will continue blooming through August.
Queen Anne's Lace (daucus carota) is another one of those flowers that all the butterflies seem to love. A native of Europe and southwest Asia, Queen Anne's Lace has naturalized all over the United States. It usually blooms in the spring in Texas, although in a wet summer, it will continue blooming through August.
Free Summer Movies
Movie theatres across the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex offer free films for the kids in the summer. Some places, like city parks, set up a big screen each week.
Movie theatres across the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex offer free films for the kids in the summer. Some places, like city parks, set up a big screen each week.
Sales Tax Holiday
The state of Texas holds a tax holiday every year. During the three-day weekend (August 15-17 in 2008), retailers do not collect sales tax on most clothing and shoes as well as backpacks for elementary and secondary school students.
The state of Texas holds a tax holiday every year. During the three-day weekend (August 15-17 in 2008), retailers do not collect sales tax on most clothing and shoes as well as backpacks for elementary and secondary school students.
May Festivals
May starts out pleasant and ends up a little warm. These festivals will get you outside and enjoying the weather before it gets too hot in Dallas.
May starts out pleasant and ends up a little warm. These festivals will get you outside and enjoying the weather before it gets too hot in Dallas.
Fort Worth Rodeo
Competitors ride full-grown bulls who don't want them on their backs. The bulls buck and twist and turn and the cowboy has only a strap to hold onto with one hand -- the other hand must not touch anything but air. The ride must last eight seconds and judges award points based on the rider's skill and the bull's difficulty.
Competitors ride full-grown bulls who don't want them on their backs. The bulls buck and twist and turn and the cowboy has only a strap to hold onto with one hand -- the other hand must not touch anything but air. The ride must last eight seconds and judges award points based on the rider's skill and the bull's difficulty.
Dallas Museum of Art
Since 1903, the Dallas Museum of Art has been showing some of the finest art in the world. The collections contain sculpture, painting, and other media from sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Central and South America, Europe, and the Pacific Islands. Both ancient and contemporary styles are included.
Since 1903, the Dallas Museum of Art has been showing some of the finest art in the world. The collections contain sculpture, painting, and other media from sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Central and South America, Europe, and the Pacific Islands. Both ancient and contemporary styles are included.
Galleria Dallas
The Galleria Dallas is an upscale shopping mall located at the intersection of I-635 and Dallas North Tollway. Anchor stores include American Girl Boutique and Bistro, Banana Republic, Gap, Old Navy, Macy's, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and the Westin Galleria.
The Galleria Dallas is an upscale shopping mall located at the intersection of I-635 and Dallas North Tollway. Anchor stores include American Girl Boutique and Bistro, Banana Republic, Gap, Old Navy, Macy's, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and the Westin Galleria.
Arlington ISD
Arlington Independent School District is the eighth largest school district in Texas and the 66th in the nation with more than 60,000 students.
Arlington Independent School District is the eighth largest school district in Texas and the 66th in the nation with more than 60,000 students.
Five-Star Restaurants
Looking for food in the French style? Need authentic Latin American cuisine to satisfy that craving? Try this list of Dallas's five-star restaurants serving a variety of international cuisines.
Looking for food in the French style? Need authentic Latin American cuisine to satisfy that craving? Try this list of Dallas's five-star restaurants serving a variety of international cuisines.
Main Street Days in Grapevine
Late in May of each year, Grapevine celebrates Main Street Days. The outdoor festival always has music, arts and crafts, and entertainment. Exhibits and demonstrations highlight the opportunities for outdoor activities available in the Metroplex.
Late in May of each year, Grapevine celebrates Main Street Days. The outdoor festival always has music, arts and crafts, and entertainment. Exhibits and demonstrations highlight the opportunities for outdoor activities available in the Metroplex.
Reunion Tower
Despite being Dallas's fifteenth tallest building, Reunion Tower stands tall over the city.
Despite being Dallas's fifteenth tallest building, Reunion Tower stands tall over the city.
DART
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) operates trains, buses, and HOV lanes in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. DART also offers help organizing carpools and vanpools. The mass transit system served nearly 100 million riders in 2005.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) operates trains, buses, and HOV lanes in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. DART also offers help organizing carpools and vanpools. The mass transit system served nearly 100 million riders in 2005.
Faun
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Burger's Lake
Burger's Lake is a one-acre spring-fed swimming hole inside Loop 820 in Fort Worth. A great way to cool down in summer, the lake is surrounded by a thirty-acre recreational area.
Burger's Lake is a one-acre spring-fed swimming hole inside Loop 820 in Fort Worth. A great way to cool down in summer, the lake is surrounded by a thirty-acre recreational area.
June Festivals
June is the month of sunshine and barbecues. And festivals, too.
June is the month of sunshine and barbecues. And festivals, too.
Richardson ISD
Richardson Independent School District is located on the north side of Dallas and has more than 35,000 students. It serves portions of Richardson, Garland, and Dallas.
Richardson Independent School District is located on the north side of Dallas and has more than 35,000 students. It serves portions of Richardson, Garland, and Dallas.
Fourth of July
The fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. It's a great opportunity to get together with family and friends and barbecue, swim, check out a local festival, or play sports (or maybe all of the above) and then watch the fireworks show. If you're in a good location, you can do like I do and just set up lawn chairs in your own backyard to watch several nearby pyrotechnics.
The fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. It's a great opportunity to get together with family and friends and barbecue, swim, check out a local festival, or play sports (or maybe all of the above) and then watch the fireworks show. If you're in a good location, you can do like I do and just set up lawn chairs in your own backyard to watch several nearby pyrotechnics.
Walking Tour of Downtown
Enjoy this walking tour which takes you past some of downtown Dallas's nicest parks and well-known buildings. The entire tour can be completed in about forty-five minutes, but I encourage you to stop and relax in the parks, take in some shopping, and try the restaurants along the way.
Enjoy this walking tour which takes you past some of downtown Dallas's nicest parks and well-known buildings. The entire tour can be completed in about forty-five minutes, but I encourage you to stop and relax in the parks, take in some shopping, and try the restaurants along the way.
Grand Prairie ISD
Grand Prairie Independent School District is located between Dallas and Fort Worth and has more than 23,000 students.
Grand Prairie Independent School District is located between Dallas and Fort Worth and has more than 23,000 students.
Rainforest Cafe
The Rainforest Cafe is a theme restaurant with the rainforest as its theme. Located in Grapevine Mills Mall, the restaurant provides a welcome respite from shopping and plenty of entertainment for the kids.
The Rainforest Cafe is a theme restaurant with the rainforest as its theme. Located in Grapevine Mills Mall, the restaurant provides a welcome respite from shopping and plenty of entertainment for the kids.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
North East Mall
North East Mall is located just east of Fort Worth in Hurst.
North East Mall is located just east of Fort Worth in Hurst.
Fort Worth ISD
The Fort Worth Independent School District is the fifth largest school district in Texas with nearly 80,000 students.
The Fort Worth Independent School District is the fifth largest school district in Texas with nearly 80,000 students.
Birdville ISD
Birdville Independent School District, with over 22,000 students, is located between Dallas and Fort Worth.
Birdville Independent School District, with over 22,000 students, is located between Dallas and Fort Worth.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District
Dog Parks
If you're looking for a place to exercise your dog, several cities have started building dog parks. Most of these dog parks have plenty of room for dogs to run, catch frisbees, socialize with other dogs, and rest. Some even provide the toys. Most have water fountains, but bring your own water and dish, just in case.
If you're looking for a place to exercise your dog, several cities have started building dog parks. Most of these dog parks have plenty of room for dogs to run, catch frisbees, socialize with other dogs, and rest. Some even provide the toys. Most have water fountains, but bring your own water and dish, just in case.
Angelika Film Center
The Angelika Film Center, located at Mockingbird Station, shows independent and foreign films and hosts events for the community.
The Angelika Film Center, located at Mockingbird Station, shows independent and foreign films and hosts events for the community.
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla in Mexico. Dancers, artists, and performers gather at various festivals throughout the Metroplex. Many restaurants also offer special deals on food and drinks during this time.
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla in Mexico. Dancers, artists, and performers gather at various festivals throughout the Metroplex. Many restaurants also offer special deals on food and drinks during this time.
Dallas - TopPicks
An index of TopPicks for the Dallas guide site.
An index of TopPicks for the Dallas guide site.
Trinity Hall Irish Pub
Trinity Hall Irish Pub and Restaurant, located at Mockingbird Station in Dallas, serves up Irish fare with Old World charm. The pub is styled after Trinity College in Dublin and it looks marvelous with its carved dark wood, wrought iron details, and comfortable seating.
Trinity Hall Irish Pub and Restaurant, located at Mockingbird Station in Dallas, serves up Irish fare with Old World charm. The pub is styled after Trinity College in Dublin and it looks marvelous with its carved dark wood, wrought iron details, and comfortable seating.
Malls
Dallas has malls tucked in every corner. With ice rinks, kids' play areas, and events, malls have more to offer than just shopping.
Dallas has malls tucked in every corner. With ice rinks, kids' play areas, and events, malls have more to offer than just shopping.
Main Street Days 2007
Main Street Days 2007 in Grapevine, Texas celebrated the outdoors in the Metroplex area, as well as bringing in local and national talent in the arts and entertainment.
Main Street Days 2007 in Grapevine, Texas celebrated the outdoors in the Metroplex area, as well as bringing in local and national talent in the arts and entertainment.
DART Red Line
DART's Red Line runs from Parker Road in Plano to Ledbetter Drive in Dallas. Nineteen stations run from Garland through downtown Dallas and into the southwestern part of Dallas.
DART's Red Line runs from Parker Road in Plano to Ledbetter Drive in Dallas. Nineteen stations run from Garland through downtown Dallas and into the southwestern part of Dallas.
Five-Star American Restaurants
Nine five-star restaurants in Dallas that serve American style food. They're a little pricey, but worth it.
Nine five-star restaurants in Dallas that serve American style food. They're a little pricey, but worth it.
Downtown
For a long time, downtown Dallas was the business district and nothing else. Streets cleared out shortly after five. Historic buildings sat empty at night, some empty during the day. In the last decade, the city of Dallas and several developers have made a concerted effort to bring life back to downtown. Nowadays, downtown still has the businesses, but the efforts have brought in urban dwellers, more shopping, nightlife—downtown Dallas has a character all its own.
For a long time, downtown Dallas was the business district and nothing else. Streets cleared out shortly after five. Historic buildings sat empty at night, some empty during the day. In the last decade, the city of Dallas and several developers have made a concerted effort to bring life back to downtown. Nowadays, downtown still has the businesses, but the efforts have brought in urban dwellers, more shopping, nightlife—downtown Dallas has a character all its own.
IMAX Theatres
For a really big screen experience, check out an IMAX theatre. The screen is so wide and so high that you will feel you are inside the film, but the size of the image does not diminish the quality. IMAX films come in all varieties, from museum-quality documentaries to the latest Hollywood blockbusters.
For a really big screen experience, check out an IMAX theatre. The screen is so wide and so high that you will feel you are inside the film, but the size of the image does not diminish the quality. IMAX films come in all varieties, from museum-quality documentaries to the latest Hollywood blockbusters.
Sixth Floor Museum
The Sixth Floor Museum in the Texas School Book Depository building houses a collection of artifacts, films, and impressions relating to the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
The Sixth Floor Museum in the Texas School Book Depository building houses a collection of artifacts, films, and impressions relating to the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
Garland ISD
Garland Independent School District is the twelfth largest school district in Texas with more than 58,000 students. It serves the cities of Garland, Rowlett, Sachse, Wylie, and Dallas.
Garland Independent School District is the twelfth largest school district in Texas with more than 58,000 students. It serves the cities of Garland, Rowlett, Sachse, Wylie, and Dallas.
April Festivals
April is a great month to get out and enjoy the many festivals Dallas has to offer.
April is a great month to get out and enjoy the many festivals Dallas has to offer.
Dallas World Aquarium
The Dallas World Aquarium showcases a variety of exotic and endangered species in a series of ecosystems designed to make the animals feel at home. Visitors wind through the exhibits on gently sloped paths with plenty of places for grandparents and toddlers to sit a moment. Three restaurants provide fine dining—and kids' meals—at the end of an enjoyable visit.
The Dallas World Aquarium showcases a variety of exotic and endangered species in a series of ecosystems designed to make the animals feel at home. Visitors wind through the exhibits on gently sloped paths with plenty of places for grandparents and toddlers to sit a moment. Three restaurants provide fine dining—and kids' meals—at the end of an enjoyable visit.
Galleria Ice Skating Center
The Galleria Ice Skating Center at the Galleria Dallas mall provides fun for the whole family. Open year round, but especially popular in the hot summers, the ice skating rink has public session times, professional lessons, and private lessons for the aspiring Olympian.
The Galleria Ice Skating Center at the Galleria Dallas mall provides fun for the whole family. Open year round, but especially popular in the hot summers, the ice skating rink has public session times, professional lessons, and private lessons for the aspiring Olympian.
Azle ISD
Azle Independent School District is located to the northwest of Fort Worth and is bordered by Lake Worth and Eagle Mountain Lake.
Azle Independent School District is located to the northwest of Fort Worth and is bordered by Lake Worth and Eagle Mountain Lake.
Mockingbird Station
Mockingbird Station, on the DART light rail's Red and Blue lines, has everything a Dallasite needs to live: lofts, restaurants and groceries, nightlife, cinema, and various necessities.
Mockingbird Station, on the DART light rail's Red and Blue lines, has everything a Dallasite needs to live: lofts, restaurants and groceries, nightlife, cinema, and various necessities.
Tree
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Union Station
Since 1916, Union Station has been Dallas's major train station.
Since 1916, Union Station has been Dallas's major train station.
Interurban Railway Museum
An old-timey train car and railroad depot sit in the corner of Haggard Park near downtown Plano, housing the Interurban Railway Museum. From 1908 to 1948, the railroad depot served as a stop along the Texas Electric Railway as it ran from Denison to Dallas.
An old-timey train car and railroad depot sit in the corner of Haggard Park near downtown Plano, housing the Interurban Railway Museum. From 1908 to 1948, the railroad depot served as a stop along the Texas Electric Railway as it ran from Denison to Dallas.
Fort Worth Opera
The Fort Worth Opera performs at Bass Performance Hall in downtown Fort Worth.
The Fort Worth Opera performs at Bass Performance Hall in downtown Fort Worth.
Cabela's
Cabela's bills itself as the world's foremost outfitter and it's easy to see why: it's a huge outdoors store located just north of Fort Worth. With two stories of merchandise, food, exhibits, and activities, it's easy to while away a few hours here. Cabela's offers a wide selection of hunting and fishing gear (including boats and blinds) and just about everything a person might need for camping, RVing, and outdoor sports.
Cabela's bills itself as the world's foremost outfitter and it's easy to see why: it's a huge outdoors store located just north of Fort Worth. With two stories of merchandise, food, exhibits, and activities, it's easy to while away a few hours here. Cabela's offers a wide selection of hunting and fishing gear (including boats and blinds) and just about everything a person might need for camping, RVing, and outdoor sports.
Container
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Duncanville ISD
Duncanville Independent School District, with over 12,000 students, serves Duncanville and portions of Desoto, Cedar Hill, and Dallas with nine elementary schools, three intermediate schools, three middle schools, two high schools, and an education center.
Duncanville Independent School District, with over 12,000 students, serves Duncanville and portions of Desoto, Cedar Hill, and Dallas with nine elementary schools, three intermediate schools, three middle schools, two high schools, and an education center.
Metroplex Rec Centers
Getting fit doesn't need to be expensive. These city-owned recreation centers have a variety of classes and facilities ranging from aerobics, basketball, and martial arts classes to free weights and the latest Nautilus equipment. Some even have swimming pools and indoor tracks.
Getting fit doesn't need to be expensive. These city-owned recreation centers have a variety of classes and facilities ranging from aerobics, basketball, and martial arts classes to free weights and the latest Nautilus equipment. Some even have swimming pools and indoor tracks.
Highland Park ISD
Highland Park Independent School District is a top-rated school district, receiving "Exemplary" designations in eleven of the last thirteen years.
Highland Park Independent School District is a top-rated school district, receiving "Exemplary" designations in eleven of the last thirteen years.
Irving ISD
The Irving Independent School District is located in the center of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex and has more than 33,000 students.
The Irving Independent School District is located in the center of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex and has more than 33,000 students.
Lancaster ISD
Lancaster Independent School District has more than 6,000 students, all of whom are required to wear school uniforms. The student/teacher ratio is 17:1. Lancaster ISD serves the cities of Lancaster and Hutchins with seven elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one learning center.
Lancaster Independent School District has more than 6,000 students, all of whom are required to wear school uniforms. The student/teacher ratio is 17:1. Lancaster ISD serves the cities of Lancaster and Hutchins with seven elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one learning center.
Azaleas
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
NorthPark Center
NorthPark Center, located on Central Expressway in Dallas, is an upscale shopping center.
NorthPark Center, located on Central Expressway in Dallas, is an upscale shopping center.
TRE Stations
The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) stops at ten stations, starting at the T&P in downtown Fort Worth and ending at Union Station in downtown Dallas.
The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) stops at ten stations, starting at the T&P in downtown Fort Worth and ending at Union Station in downtown Dallas.
Magnolia Theatre
The Magnolia Theatre is a popular venue for foreign films and art films. Tucked back in an upscale shopping center across from the Chase Bank on McKinney Avenue, the theatre is surrounded by snazzy restaurants that were hopping even on Monday night and the parking garage for the West Village. Plenty of seating in the upstairs lobby and the bar gives you a place to chat with friends before going in to the movie.
The Magnolia Theatre is a popular venue for foreign films and art films. Tucked back in an upscale shopping center across from the Chase Bank on McKinney Avenue, the theatre is surrounded by snazzy restaurants that were hopping even on Monday night and the parking garage for the West Village. Plenty of seating in the upstairs lobby and the bar gives you a place to chat with friends before going in to the movie.
Fort Worth Opera Festival
The Fort Worth Opera has entertained residents and visitors since 1946. In 2007, the traditional opera season has been changed to a festival format.
The Fort Worth Opera has entertained residents and visitors since 1946. In 2007, the traditional opera season has been changed to a festival format.
Tiger Swallowtail on Thistle
An Eastern Tiger Swallowtail drinks from a thistle.
An Eastern Tiger Swallowtail drinks from a thistle.
Everman ISD
Everman Independent School District is located to the southeast of Fort Worth. More than 4,200 students attend Everman schools.
Everman Independent School District is located to the southeast of Fort Worth. More than 4,200 students attend Everman schools.
July Festivals
Despite the heat, or perhaps because of it, the festivals in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex don't slow down.
Despite the heat, or perhaps because of it, the festivals in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex don't slow down.
August Festivals
August heats up, and so do the festivals around here.
August heats up, and so do the festivals around here.
DFW Weather
The weather in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex has highs and lows, pleasant weather to severe weather.
The weather in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex has highs and lows, pleasant weather to severe weather.
Fort Worth Cultural District
Spend a day in the Fort Worth Cultural District exploring museums and attending cultural events.
Spend a day in the Fort Worth Cultural District exploring museums and attending cultural events.
Old Red Courthouse
The Old Red Courthouse in downtown Dallas is a fine example of the courthouse-building fervor that swept through Texas in the 1880s and 1890s. In an imposing Romanesque style with turrets and gargoyles (actually wyverns), the courthouse dominates the area near Dealey Plaza, even though it is not as tall as many of the surrounding buildings.
The Old Red Courthouse in downtown Dallas is a fine example of the courthouse-building fervor that swept through Texas in the 1880s and 1890s. In an imposing Romanesque style with turrets and gargoyles (actually wyverns), the courthouse dominates the area near Dealey Plaza, even though it is not as tall as many of the surrounding buildings.
White Poppy
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Grand Tastings
Grand Tastings offers a wide selection of wines as well as an ever-changing menu of wines for tasting.
Grand Tastings offers a wide selection of wines as well as an ever-changing menu of wines for tasting.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District is located in the Dallas North area and has more than 26,000 students. It serves portions of the cities of Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell, Dallas, and Irving with twenty-seven elementary schools, six middle schools, five high schools, and three special programs centers.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District is located in the Dallas North area and has more than 26,000 students. It serves portions of the cities of Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell, Dallas, and Irving with twenty-seven elementary schools, six middle schools, five high schools, and three special programs centers.
Red Light Cameras
The SafeLight Program using red light cameras started in Dallas on 11 Dec 2006. Red light cameras watch high-risk intersections with a history of traffic accidents and photograph cars running red lights. The owners are then tracked down through the license plate numbers and fined through the mail.
The SafeLight Program using red light cameras started in Dallas on 11 Dec 2006. Red light cameras watch high-risk intersections with a history of traffic accidents and photograph cars running red lights. The owners are then tracked down through the license plate numbers and fined through the mail.
Hammer's Bar B Que
Hammer's Bar B Que serves up a delicious menu. Plenty of parking and a drive-thru means you can get in and out of there on your lunch hour.
Hammer's Bar B Que serves up a delicious menu. Plenty of parking and a drive-thru means you can get in and out of there on your lunch hour.
Fort Worth Nature Center
The Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge is 3600 acres of what the Dallas Fort Worth area used to look like.
The Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge is 3600 acres of what the Dallas Fort Worth area used to look like.
Tree House
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Admiral's Club in Terminal C
The Admiral's Club in Terminal C at DFW provides a nice place to unwind and relax before a flight or during a layover. Quiet, free wi-fi, full bar, and decent snack menu makes the time pass quickly.
The Admiral's Club in Terminal C at DFW provides a nice place to unwind and relax before a flight or during a layover. Quiet, free wi-fi, full bar, and decent snack menu makes the time pass quickly.
Avalon Salon and Spa
The Avalon Salon and Spa is situated in a quiet side street of the West Village. Upon entering Avalon, it seems to be an ordinary bustling–albeit very chic–hair salon, but walking through an unassuming door with the unassuming label "Spa", you enter a very different world.
The Avalon Salon and Spa is situated in a quiet side street of the West Village. Upon entering Avalon, it seems to be an ordinary bustling–albeit very chic–hair salon, but walking through an unassuming door with the unassuming label "Spa", you enter a very different world.
April Kid-Friendly Festivals
A selection of festivals in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex that the kids will enjoy.
A selection of festivals in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex that the kids will enjoy.
Texas Discovery Gardens
The Texas Discovery Gardens in Fair Park features themed gardens with native and adapted plants. The caretakers pride themselves on their organic gardening methods with low water use and environmentally friendly practices.
The Texas Discovery Gardens in Fair Park features themed gardens with native and adapted plants. The caretakers pride themselves on their organic gardening methods with low water use and environmentally friendly practices.
DeGolyer Garden Cafe
The DeGolyer Garden Cafe, located on the grounds of the Dallas Arboretum, offers a tasty selection of tea sandwiches, quiches, vegetarian fare, and soups and salads, all with a view of the gardens.
The DeGolyer Garden Cafe, located on the grounds of the Dallas Arboretum, offers a tasty selection of tea sandwiches, quiches, vegetarian fare, and soups and salads, all with a view of the gardens.
Knitting Boutiques
Knitting boutiques are as unique as their owners. While most will carry a good selection of high-end yarns and patterns, the precise stock will vary according to the owners' likes as well as the likes and interests of their customers. The social aspect of knitting is another important consideration when choosing a store. All these knitteries have classes and other gatherings.
Knitting boutiques are as unique as their owners. While most will carry a good selection of high-end yarns and patterns, the precise stock will vary according to the owners' likes as well as the likes and interests of their customers. The social aspect of knitting is another important consideration when choosing a store. All these knitteries have classes and other gatherings.
DART Blue Line - South
DART's Blue Line runs from downtown Garland to Ledbetter Drive in Dallas. Nineteen stations run from Garland through downtown Dallas and into the southern part of Dallas.
DART's Blue Line runs from downtown Garland to Ledbetter Drive in Dallas. Nineteen stations run from Garland through downtown Dallas and into the southern part of Dallas.
DART Blue Line
DART's Blue Line runs from downtown Garland to Ledbetter Drive in Dallas. Nineteen stations run from Garland through downtown Dallas and into the southern part of Dallas.
DART's Blue Line runs from downtown Garland to Ledbetter Drive in Dallas. Nineteen stations run from Garland through downtown Dallas and into the southern part of Dallas.
Water Fountain
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Pro Baseball in the Metroplex
The Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex has five professional baseball teams. The Texas Rangers, a Major League team, play at the Ballpark at Arlington. The Frisco Roughriders, affiliate to the Texas Rangers, play at the Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco. The Fort Worth Cats play at historic LaGrave Field and the Tarrant Blue Thunder play at Crosstimbers Ballpark in North Richland Hills. The Grand Prairie AirHogs play at the Stadium at Lone Star Park.
The Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex has five professional baseball teams. The Texas Rangers, a Major League team, play at the Ballpark at Arlington. The Frisco Roughriders, affiliate to the Texas Rangers, play at the Dr. Pepper Ballpark in Frisco. The Fort Worth Cats play at historic LaGrave Field and the Tarrant Blue Thunder play at Crosstimbers Ballpark in North Richland Hills. The Grand Prairie AirHogs play at the Stadium at Lone Star Park.
Cottage
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Butterfly
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Alex Camp House
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Toad Fountain
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Weston Gardens
Weston Gardens is a seventeen-acre nursery and gardening center that specializes in native and very well-adapted plants. Owners Randy and Sue Weston select every plant carefully to be sure it will thrive in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Weston Gardens is a seventeen-acre nursery and gardening center that specializes in native and very well-adapted plants. Owners Randy and Sue Weston select every plant carefully to be sure it will thrive in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Ridgmar Mall
Ridgmar Mall
Ridgmar Mall
Plano ISD
The Plano Independent School District is the largest school district in Texas with over 50,000 students.
The Plano Independent School District is the largest school district in Texas with over 50,000 students.
Easter Events
Once you're done with Easter fun at your local church or community park, check out these fun parades and fairs. Easter Sunday falls on March 23 in 2008.
Once you're done with Easter fun at your local church or community park, check out these fun parades and fairs. Easter Sunday falls on March 23 in 2008.
The Parks at Arlington
The Parks at Arlington
The Parks at Arlington
Bridal Shows
Find everything you need for your wedding at one of these bridal shows. Vendors often give away samples or have drawings for nice goodies.
Find everything you need for your wedding at one of these bridal shows. Vendors often give away samples or have drawings for nice goodies.
September Festivals
September brings a resurgence in the number of festivals around Dallas. The days are still warm, but not fiercely hot anymore, making outdoor festivals much more fun. Wine, beer, hot air balloons, and music are just some of the things celebrated this month. Oh, and don't forget the Texas State Fair!
September brings a resurgence in the number of festivals around Dallas. The days are still warm, but not fiercely hot anymore, making outdoor festivals much more fun. Wine, beer, hot air balloons, and music are just some of the things celebrated this month. Oh, and don't forget the Texas State Fair!
Easy Going Rose
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Flowers
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Katy Road Pink Carefree Rose
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Marie Daly Rose
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Nacogdoches Rose
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Salmon Poppy
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
VW Bug
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Pot
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Old Mill Inn at Fair Park
The Old Mill Inn at Fair Park provides home-cooked fare at reasonable prices. The menu offers a simple assortment of soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrees, but we found it had plenty for us.
The Old Mill Inn at Fair Park provides home-cooked fare at reasonable prices. The menu offers a simple assortment of soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrees, but we found it had plenty for us.
DART Red Line - South
DART's Red Line runs from Parker Road in Plano to Westmoreland Road in Dallas. Twenty-five stations run from Plano through downtown Dallas and into the southwestern part of Dallas.
DART's Red Line runs from Parker Road in Plano to Westmoreland Road in Dallas. Twenty-five stations run from Plano through downtown Dallas and into the southwestern part of Dallas.
La Bodega Winery
La Bodega Winery offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of air travel. Located in busy terminal D, near gate 14, in the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, La Bodega sells their own wines as well as a selection from other wineries, both local and further abroad.
La Bodega Winery offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of air travel. Located in busy terminal D, near gate 14, in the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, La Bodega sells their own wines as well as a selection from other wineries, both local and further abroad.
Earth Day Events
Earth Day, April 22, is a time to remind ourselves to live lightly on the planet. Several celebrations are happening around the area this year.
Earth Day, April 22, is a time to remind ourselves to live lightly on the planet. Several celebrations are happening around the area this year.
Wooded Creek
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Mother's Day Celebrations
Mother's Day is a great day to show your mom how much she matters to you and Dallas offers dozens of ways to celebrate Mother's Day. This annual holiday was begun by Julia Ward Howe in 1870, but it really took off in 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation making it official. Traditionally, taking Mom out to brunch or dinner, sending flowers, or getting her a gift from a small book of poetry to a spa package are the most popular ways to show you care.
Mother's Day is a great day to show your mom how much she matters to you and Dallas offers dozens of ways to celebrate Mother's Day. This annual holiday was begun by Julia Ward Howe in 1870, but it really took off in 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation making it official. Traditionally, taking Mom out to brunch or dinner, sending flowers, or getting her a gift from a small book of poetry to a spa package are the most popular ways to show you care.
Water Parks
Summer is hot around here and water parks are a great way to cool off. These parks open in mid-May to the end of May and stay open until August. All the waterparks have lockers for rent, food and drinks for sale (and cooler restrictions), and picnic tables. Check their web sites for promotional offers and special group and party packages.
Summer is hot around here and water parks are a great way to cool off. These parks open in mid-May to the end of May and stay open until August. All the waterparks have lockers for rent, food and drinks for sale (and cooler restrictions), and picnic tables. Check their web sites for promotional offers and special group and party packages.
Fair Park Passport
The Fair Park Passport is a great deal for anyone who wants to see several of the museums at Fair Park. The Passport allows for a single visit to each of eight museums. The visits can all be on one day or spread out over ninety days.
The Fair Park Passport is a great deal for anyone who wants to see several of the museums at Fair Park. The Passport allows for a single visit to each of eight museums. The visits can all be on one day or spread out over ninety days.
New Year's Eve
Ring in the New Year with these celebrations. Some are elegant sit-down dinners and some are on-your-feet-dancing parties. Many are some combination of the two.
Ring in the New Year with these celebrations. Some are elegant sit-down dinners and some are on-your-feet-dancing parties. Many are some combination of the two.
Mus of the American Railroad
The Museum of the American Railroad at Fair Park provides an interesting step back in time to a bygone era of luxury railway travel.
The Museum of the American Railroad at Fair Park provides an interesting step back in time to a bygone era of luxury railway travel.
Dallas Wine and Food Festival
For more than twenty years, the Dallas Wine and Food Festival has been showcasing the best culinary expertise the Metroplex has to offer. Chefs from the area's five-star restaurants prepare themed dinners in various cultural locales around the city. A Rising Stars Chef's Contest pits hot new chefs against each other to see who can come up with the most palate-pleasing combinations, the top ten of which are then featured in a dinner.
For more than twenty years, the Dallas Wine and Food Festival has been showcasing the best culinary expertise the Metroplex has to offer. Chefs from the area's five-star restaurants prepare themed dinners in various cultural locales around the city. A Rising Stars Chef's Contest pits hot new chefs against each other to see who can come up with the most palate-pleasing combinations, the top ten of which are then featured in a dinner.
McKinney ISD
McKinney Independent School District
McKinney Independent School District
Woman's Garden Pool
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Border
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Gray Foxes
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Mixed Planting
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Containers
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Brut Dallas
Dallas's new champagne bar has been open less than two months and it's already popular with the crowds. The first bar in the nation devoted entirely to champagne, Brut is a unique gathering place.
Dallas's new champagne bar has been open less than two months and it's already popular with the crowds. The first bar in the nation devoted entirely to champagne, Brut is a unique gathering place.
Possum
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Waterfall
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Burleson ISD
Burleson Independent School District is located just south of Fort Worth in Tarrant and Johnson Counties.
Burleson Independent School District is located just south of Fort Worth in Tarrant and Johnson Counties.
Castleberry ISD
Castleberry Independent School District is located five miles west of downtown Fort Worth and has more than 3,300 students.
Castleberry Independent School District is located five miles west of downtown Fort Worth and has more than 3,300 students.
Online Sources for News in DFW
Many respected newspapers publish their news online as well as in print. Here are a few.
Many respected newspapers publish their news online as well as in print. Here are a few.
Path
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
DeGolyer House Garden Cafe
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Pink Tulips
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Fusion Cafe
Fusion Cafe in downtown Plano is a great place to spend time with your friends. The coffeehouse offers all the beverages you're used to finding plus some good food.
Fusion Cafe in downtown Plano is a great place to spend time with your friends. The coffeehouse offers all the beverages you're used to finding plus some good food.
Haunted Houses of DFW
The Dallas area has some of the nation's largest haunted houses, including one that made it into the Guinness Book of World Records in 2006.
The Dallas area has some of the nation's largest haunted houses, including one that made it into the Guinness Book of World Records in 2006.
Local Astronomy Clubs
The Dallas area contains a plethora of astronomy clubs, many with around one hundred members, so it's clearly a popular hobby. Here are just a few of the local astronomy clubs.
The Dallas area contains a plethora of astronomy clubs, many with around one hundred members, so it's clearly a popular hobby. Here are just a few of the local astronomy clubs.
Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West
The Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West, located near the intersection of 635 and 35E in Dallas, is a four-diamond luxury hotel with twelve stories, 337 guest rooms, and eighteen meeting rooms. Set up to accommodate conventions and private business meetings, it's also a great place for vacations and wedding celebrations.
The Omni Dallas Hotel at Park West, located near the intersection of 635 and 35E in Dallas, is a four-diamond luxury hotel with twelve stories, 337 guest rooms, and eighteen meeting rooms. Set up to accommodate conventions and private business meetings, it's also a great place for vacations and wedding celebrations.
Many Long-Jawed Orb Weavers
In August 2007, Texas Parks and Wildlife officials noticed a huge spiderweb spanning two-hundred feet of trail. Primarily formed by long-jawed orb weavers, the spiderweb spread out to cover more territory by Labor Day.
In August 2007, Texas Parks and Wildlife officials noticed a huge spiderweb spanning two-hundred feet of trail. Primarily formed by long-jawed orb weavers, the spiderweb spread out to cover more territory by Labor Day.
Carefree Sunshine
The oval rose garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens is a great place to view roses that grow well in this area and get an idea of what will look good in your landscape. All roses in this garden can be sniffed while your feet are firmly planted on the paved path. The garden consists of several planting beds arranged in three concentric ovals. The raised beds contain rich, fluffy soil and are covered with a thick layer of shredded bark mulch.
The oval rose garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens is a great place to view roses that grow well in this area and get an idea of what will look good in your landscape. All roses in this garden can be sniffed while your feet are firmly planted on the paved path. The garden consists of several planting beds arranged in three concentric ovals. The raised beds contain rich, fluffy soil and are covered with a thick layer of shredded bark mulch.
Sculpted Fountain
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
Sun Fountain
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The Woman's Garden
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.
The 2007 Dallas Blooms celebration at the Dallas Arboretum showcases several hundred thousand flowers. Here are just a few.